Did the Stimulus or TARP Help?...Naaaaaa

"Thinking about the economic stimulus passed by Congress last year, do you think the stimulus has helped the job situation, or has it NOT helped the job situation?"

Has helped

Has nothelped

Unsure

%

%

%

6/17-20/10

33

60

7

4/21-26/10

33

62

5

"And, thinking about the loans the federal government provided to troubled banks and financial institutions, which statement comes closer to your view? The loans HELPED prevent a more severe economic crisis. OR, The loans did NOT help prevent a more severe economic crisis."